Multiple choice

The table below shows the number of students enrolled in five colleges over the five years (2010 to 2014). Year/College A B C D E 2010 400 270 350 430 470 2011 430 300 330 450 490 2012 370 250 360 470 410 2013 410 310 370 420 430 2014 420 290 340 480 480 The number of students studying in college E in the year 2013 is approximately what percent of the number of students studying in colleges B, C and D taken together in the year 2013 (nearest to one decimal place)?

  1. 38.2%

  2. 38.6%

  3. 39.1%

  4. 39.4%
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Explanation

College E in 2013 = 430. Colleges B, C, D in 2013 = 310 + 370 + 420 = 1100. Percentage = (430 / 1100) * 100 = 39.0909...% which is approximately 39.1%.

AI explanation

In 2013, the number of students in college E is 430. The total number of students in colleges B, C and D in 2013 is 310 plus 370 plus 420, which equals 1100. The percentage is calculated by dividing 430 by 1100 and multiplying by 100, which equals 39.09 percent. Rounded to one decimal place, the value is 39.1 percent.

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